UK fighter jets begin NATO air mission over Poland
UK jets have joined those of its allies along NATO's eastern flank after recent Russian incursions into Polish airspace.
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Fagan backs star Lion to shake off tag in grand final
After being shut out against Geelong last time, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage has been backed to thrive even amid heavy attention in the AFL grand final.
‘Built something special’: Raiders rue lost opportunity
An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.
Super Sunday in store for soaring Aussie team in Tokyo
High jump queen Nicola Olyslagers headlines a batch of Australian medal chances on the final day of the world athletics championships.
Optus boss answers calls to quit as outage fiasco grows
The head of Optus has blamed a failure of "established processes" to address a triple-zero outage connected to three deaths, as calls for penalties mount.
Bulldogs ‘never gave up on’ Toby Sexton: coach Ciraldo
Some two months after sensationally axing Toby Sexton from the team, Canterbury are looking to the halfback to prolong their premiership dream.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza City, tanks advance
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians flee Gaza City as Israel ramps up its offensive and some Western countries prepare to recognise Palestinian statehood.
A lesson but another leap forward for Aussie teen Joint
Maya Joint got a lesson from Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-final of the Korea Open but reached a new career-high ranking as a consolation.
Magpie forwards to weigh up AFL contract offers
Now their season is over after the preliminary final loss to Brisbane, two Collingwood players are considering interest from rival clubs.
Let the boys sledge: trash talk king makes plea to NRL
Ronaldo Mulitalo hopes the NRL allow don't stand in the way of a good sledging match as the Sharks winger prepares to face Melbourne in a preliminary final.
Trump threatens Afghanistan over Bagram air base
Four years after US troops withdrew from Afghanistan, Donald Trump is threatening the Taliban government, demanding it hand back the Bagram air base.
Chef on a mission to spread the word about native foods
Food is reconciliation on a plate for Bundjalung chef Mindy Woods, who has made it her goal to share her knowledge of Australia's native ingredients.
Baby dies after horror crash on side of busy freeway
A baby boy has died and a young woman is seriously injured after a ute crashed into a car parked on the side of a busy freeway.
Palestine statehood a ‘point of contention’ in US ties
US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.
Inflation fading but rate cut doubtful at least for now
RBA boss Michele Bullock will face questions from federal MPs on the timing of interest rate decisions ahead of key economic data releases.
Daicos the pick in five-man Brownlow Medal race
Collingwood star Nick Daicos is the short-priced Brownlow Medal favourite in a hot field that includes grand final-bound Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith.
Second flag would mean even more to electric Cat
Tyson Stengle resurrected his AFL career in Geelong's premiership year in 2022 but a second flag would mean even more than that breakthrough.
Trump, Vance to speak at Charlie Kirk’s memorial
Donald Trump and his supporters will pay tribute at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, whose assassination has intensified political tensions in the US.
Zanker fires to deny Pearce happy Demons homecoming
Melbourne spearhead Eden Zanker has kicked five goals to deliver the Demons a 51-point win over former captain Daisy Pearce's West Coast.
Why Brisbane Lions cult hero feels ‘fraudulent’
A year after being tagged as the heartbreak story of Brisbane's drought-breaking premiership, Oscar McInerney has another shot at grand final glory.
Lions star fined by AFL for targeting Cox’s goggles
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko will have to pay another AFL fine after he was charged with misconduct over a preliminary final clash with Collingwood's Mason Cox.
United front as Breakers battle in NBL opening round
A well-rounded Melbourne United, featuring Dash Daniels on NBL debut, showed no mercy against an out-of-sorts New Zealand Breakers to improve to 2-0.
Lions prevail over Bulldogs to revive AFLW season
After a sub-par start to the season, Brisbane have claimed a hard-earned victory over the Western Bulldogs in wet conditions to reignite their finals campaign.
Penrith thrash Dogs to keep five-straight dream alive
Penrith have set up a blockbuster preliminary final with Brisbane by thumping Canterbury 46-26, knocking the Bulldogs out of the finals in straight sets.
How Ciraldo’s tinkering brought Bulldogs’ season undone
Canterbury's quest for an NRL premiership has come unstuck after late-season selection switches backfired in coach Cameron Ciraldo's face.
Waratahs restock as Test hooker thrown back in mix
Folau Fainga'a will return to Australian rugby with the NSW Waratahs to add competition to a position that remains an open race ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Penrith’s re-invention pays off in semi-final thrashing
Penrith's semi-final thrashing of Canterbury seemed to suggest the Panthers' constant player drain is starting to help, rather than hinder, their dominance.
Crows pull off great escape with final-term blitz
Adelaide have unleashed a six-goal final-quarter onslaught to overcome a 15-point deficit on the way to a 16-point win over a young and plucky Gold Coast.
Olyslagers soars to high jump gold in Tokyo
Nicola Olyslagers has lived up to her world No.1 ranking by winning gold in the women's high jump at the Tokyo world championships.
Young gun stars as Bulls win one-day clash for the ages
A little-known 20-year-old has resurrected Queensland from the dead with a stunning century in an epic One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia.
Australia, UK and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state in an announcement along with the United Kingdom and Canada.